Rory McIlroy seeks to put Open heartache behind him in bid for third FedEx Cup

McIlroy is focused on the “weird” task of winning a record third FedEx Cup title.

Rory McIlroy returns to action following his third place at the Open in the FedEx St Jude Championship (David Davies/PA)

A refreshed Rory McIlroy will seek to put his Open Championship heartache behind him as he focuses on the “weird” task of winning a record third FedEx Cup title.

McIlroy held a two-shot lead midway through the final round at St Andrews and carded a bogey-free closing 70, but that was not enough to end his eight-year major championship drought.